It’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee. At JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS, we’ve made it our mission to find out. Our people have been raising the bar since day one, thinking fast and acting even faster to make an impact that’s felt around the world. JDE is the home to some of the most well-known coffee brands in the world. To date, our coffee and tea portfolio is available in over 100 countries and includes iconic household names such as Jacobs, Tassimo, Moccona, Senseo, L’OR, Douwe Egberts, Super, Kenco, Pilao and Gevalia. We’ve built our business on the belief that everyone deserves the coffee they love – no matter who you are, where you live or how you take it.

As a Channel & Category Development Manager you will be responsible for managing overall category vision for defining the long and short-term growth opportunities and managing channel sales strategy, promotional strategy and sales priorities securing OpEx KPIs delivery. You will closely cooperate with Marketing Team to reflect brands' strategies in Channel Sales Strategy and with Sales Team to reflect channels needs in Channel Sales Strategy. 

Other responsibilities:

• Providing the controlling/analyzing/reporting tools to evaluate Sales Priorities process (promo activities/POSM) and implementing them in cooperation with Shopper Marketing
• Leading the proposal of new promotional activity with JDE products to increase promotional effectiveness per customer
• Leading, participating and supporting of special/exclusive projects with customers

If you’re brimming with entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to succeed, you’ll fit right in at JDE. Working globally and locally, our Associates have been positively influencing the world of coffee for over 250 years. We love people who are not afraid to try, and who try until they get it right. We value strong convictions and encourage debate. And all this in an open, friendly environment where you can approach anyone and grow any way you like.  

For this role, we’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• 2+ years of working experience in key account management,  additional shopper marketing or marketing experience would be a plus
• Strong business acumen and deep understanding of commercial know-how
• Academic background demonstrating excellent analytical, planning, problem solving  capabilities
• Independence and ability to create strong impact with excellent communication skills
• Excellent command of written and spoken English

At JDE, in addition to a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs:

• Opportunity to take on a real challenge in a dynamically growing company - a leader of coffee market
• Work in a creative and flexible environment, surrounded by people who have a passion for what they do
• Benefits such as private medical care (Medicover), multisport card, language courses, flexible working hours and employee wellbeing programs